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Question: One year lease ended, converting to month to month lease, per provision in original lease. Landlord now says they want either a $300 fee to write a new lease or add a monthly $50 fee if month to month. There is nothing stated in original lease that either of these fees would be applied after the initial year ended. Is this legal?

Answer:

The Arizona Residential Landlord and Tennant Act (ARLTA) is the law governing most private, residential rental agreements.  In other words, the ARLTA provides tenants and landlords with rights, obligations, and remedies in the rental relationship.  This document may be downloaded for free at the Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH).  Alternatively, printed copies of this document are available for pick up at the ADOH.

The ADOH also states that questions regarding the provisions of the ARLTA should be directed to the Southwest Fair Housing Council (SWFHC).  For legal help with a landlord tennant dispute, contact a licensed attorney.